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Siren Pro Series 3 Radon Gas Detector Monitor
Safety Siren Pro Series 3 Radon Gas Detector Monitor
The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency recommends corrective action be taken to reduce radon
levels in your home if long term levels exceed 4 pCi/L. The Safety Siren
continuous Radon Monitor is an excellent way to check radon levels as
they fluctuate over time.
Indoor Pollutants
Monitored
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Radon (Rn)
- A colorless, odorless, highly toxic gas produced from the decay of
radioactive uranium in soils. It penetrates into the home through
cracks and holes in the foundation or floor slab. Radon gas in
indoor air is estimated to cause about 21,000 lung cancer deaths
each year in the United States. Smokers are at higher risk of
developing Radon-induced lung cancer. Lung cancer is the only health
effect which has been definitively linked with radon exposure. Lung
cancer would usually occur years (5-25) after exposure.
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Any home may have a
radon problem. This means new and old homes, well-sealed and drafty
homes, and homes with or without basements. Sometimes radon enters
the home through well water. Radon can be found all over the
U.S. and nearly 1 out of every 15 homes in the U.S. is estimated to
have elevated radon levels.
Installation
The Safety Siren Radon
detector should be placed in the lowest living area of the home in a
location where it will not be disturbed. The audible alarm should be
able to be heard from areas frequented on a regular basis. This device
is portable and can be used to check radon levels in various areas of
the home. Radon usually enters the home through basement slabs and
foundation walls, so checking the basement area is a recommended
procedure.
Location of the detector
should be at least 3 feet from windows, doors or other openings in the
exterior walls and placed 1 foot from the exterior wall and 20 inches
from the floor. The detector may be placed face up on a tabletop,
countertop or any flat surface where the ventilation slots will not be
blocked. The Safety Siren monitor must be kept dust free and no object
should be placed within 4 inches that may obstruct airflow around the
detector.
Areas to avoid
include:
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Drafty areas caused
by HVAC vents, doors, windows and fans.
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Excessively
hot/humid areas such as fireplaces, direct sunlight and high
humidity areas.
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Electrical equipment
such as televisions, computers and radios.
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Places where air
flow may be inhibited through the monitor such as around
curtains and furniture.
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In general, the
detector should not be located in kitchens, bathrooms, laundry
rooms or closets.
Specifications
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Power source 120V, 60hz,
6.5 watts.
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Sensor uses Ionization
chamber.
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Full scale reading from
0.0 to 999.9 pCi/L.
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Levels updated on the
display every hour.
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Short term readings
average over the past 7 days.
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Long term readings
average from the time of last reset up to 5 years.
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Operating temperature
32°F to 104°F.
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Storage environment -4°F
to 185°F
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Audible alarm at 85dB at
10cm. Beeps every hour if long-term readings are 4 pCi/L or greater.
May be muted by user.
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Accuracy is +/- 20% pCi/L.
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Entela (ETL) Certified:
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UL (61010B-1:2003) for
safety electrical measuring and testing equipment
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CSA (C22.2 NO.
1010.1-92) safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control and laboratory use.
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Exceeds EPA Recommended Accuracy Performance Criteria |
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Bowser-Morner Test
Results |
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Test Samples |
Test Duration |
Relative Humidity |
Temperature |
Target Radon Level |
Avg. Relative Percent Error |
EPA Recommended Accuracy |
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25 |
120 hours |
76% |
70°F |
26.5 pCi/L |
-4.7% |
+/-25% |
| 25 |
121 hours |
50% |
70°F |
25.8 pCi/L |
2.0% |
+/-25% |
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25 |
120 hours |
23% |
70°F |
23.9 pCi/L |
11.2% |
+/-25% |
Menu Buttons
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Long Term / Short
Term Monitoring - Change the display between the short term and
long term readings by pressing this button for 1 second. LED
indicator light is illuminated next to "S" or "L" to indicate
reading being viewed.
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Test - This
function is used to test the audible alarm. Alarm will sound in 4
chirps as if it is in an alarm condition.
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Alarm Mute On/Off
- This function allows the user to silence the audible alarm if in
an alarm condition.
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Reset/Clear Memory
- This function allows the user to clear and reset the memory for
short and long term readings. This is done when the detector is
moved to a new location.
Display
The numeric LED display
shows the level of Radon gas in pCi/L. Radon Levels updated every hour
if there is a change in the level of Radon gas detected. The Safety
Siren Radon Gas Detector is designed to notify the user of the level of
radon gas on either a short term or long term basis.
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Short Term Display
- This is a display of the average Radon gas levels detected over
the past seven days. This allows the user to monitor short term
fluctuations in the home as it relates to seasonal and weather
related variations in Radon levels. Detector will alarm when
short-term displays 4 pCi/L or greater for 30 consecutive days.
- Long Term Display - The
long term display is an average reading of detected Radon gas
levels for a length of time since the device was powered on or
last reset, up to a period of 5 years. This provides the average
exposure level of Radon when continually present in the area
monitored by the detector. Detector will alarm when long-term
displays 4 pCi/L or greater (alarms immediately, no 30 day
delay).
Features
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Evaluated and approved by the US
Environmental Protection Agency.
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Exceeds EPA recommended accuracy
performance criteria.
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Specifically designed to allow
the homeowner to monitor the radon level in their home with
an easy to read display. Suitable for professional use as
well.
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Easily plugs into any standard
110-120v AC electrical outlet and consumes only 6.5 watts.
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Numeric LED display range of 0.0
to 999.9 shows the level of radon gas in pCi/L on a
short-term or long-term basis.
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Air sampling begins immediately
with an initial reading in 48 hours.
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Short-term readings display the
average radon levels over the past 7 days.
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Long-term readings display the
average radon levels since powered-up or last reset with a
maximum reading time of 5 years.
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Audible alarm sounds 4 short
chirps if the long-term average reaches 4 pCi/L or greater
or the short-term measurement stays above 4 pCi/L for 30
consecutive days. Alarm is repeated every hour or until the
long term reading drops below 4. Alarm can be muted by user.
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Samples air continuously with
the Radon level display updated every hour.
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A self-test is conducted every
24 hours with an error code displayed if there is a failure.
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Menu button controls 4
functions: Switch between short and long term display,
conduct a manual test, mute or reactivate the audible alarm,
clear and reset the memory for new readings.
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10’ power cord allows user to
locate detector away from walls, windows and doors.
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One year warranty.
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Dimensions: 4.7" x 3.1" x 2.1".
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ETL Certified to UL and CSA
standards.
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Weight 12 ounces.
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Made in the USA.
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